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Product Name
Ethyl acetate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
InChI
1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3
SMILES string
CCOC(C)=O
InChI key
XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
vapor density
3 (20 °C, vs air)
vapor pressure
73 mmHg ( 20 °C)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
801 °F
expl. lim.
2.2-11.5 %, 38 °F
manufacturer/tradename
USP
refractive index
n20/D 1.3720 (lit.)
bp
76.5-77.5 °C (lit.)
mp
−84 °C (lit.)
density
0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
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Analysis Note
Application
General description
Ethyl acetate, a volatile ester, is frequently employed in microbiology as a solvent and extraction agent. In the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, it is particularly useful in processes where a non-polar solvent is needed to extract bioactive compounds or for purification steps. Ethyl acetate is valued for its relatively low toxicity and efficient solvent properties, contributing to the formulation of biologic products while maintaining quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Central nervous system
supp_hazards
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
24.8 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
-4 °C - closed cup
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